Art Therapy and the Life of an Alzheimer's Patient

Lester Potts had never painted a picture prior to his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. In the words of his son, "a miracle occurred"...

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When Lester Potts began succumbing to Alzheimer's disease at age 70, the changes in his demeanor hit his family "like a cyclone," his son Daniel recalls. In some ways the situation was especially hard on the younger Potts because he is a neurologist, and he blamed himself for not spotting the disease sooner: "I thought myself a poor excuse for a dementia doctor and inadequate as a son." Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

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Dealing with Difficult Behavior Caused By Alzheimer's

I often get asked question about how I deal with my mother when she evidences erratic behavior...

I read these six coping strategies for dementia-related behavior problems some time ago. Dr. Peter Rabins is a renowned Johns Hopkins neurologist. He touches on the following behaviors: outbursts, agitation, aggression, wandering, vocalizations, hoarding and hiding things, and inappropriate sexual behavior.

Missing man with Alzheimer's travels to Mexico

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One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's and dementia is wandering or getting lost. Spouses and children should pay careful attention when their loved one gets lost while driving.

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Does Walking Help Ward Off Alzheimer's

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Here is a research finding that might get your attention....

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Can Baby Boomers Dodge the Alzheimer's Bullet?

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A 65 year old baby boomer has a one in eight chance of suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's and Children

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My own observations tell me that unlike adults, young people see right through Alzheimer's disease. They see the grandparent they have always known, and recognize that they are sick. While this saddens them they seem to rise to the occasion in a way that most adults might never expect....

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How to Express Sympathy to a Friend Grieving the Death of a Loved One

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How can you comfort someone grieving the death of a loved one? What can you say that might adequately offer solace? "I'm sorry" doesn't seem to cut it.



Good list of Do's and Don't.

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Kaiser Poll: Mixed Feelings on Health Law But Opposition to Defunding

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Americans are still pretty polarized in their views of the health-care overhaul law passed last year, including whether to repeal it. But a majority oppose the notion of defunding the law’s provisions in order to neuter it, a poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health finds.

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60 Reasons to Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading Room

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For example....

This is a powerful and touching story. You are noble both for finding and utilizing these poignantly human strategies that work but also for sharing what you have learned with so many who need what you have to give.

--Anthony Polk

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94 Year Old Alzheimers Patient Talks to Parrott

94 year old Dotty gets tickled pink talking to Pete the Parrot. She also reveals how she is feeling.

94 Year Old Alzheimer's Patient Talks to Parrot

How the Loss of Memory Works in Alzheimer’s Disease, and How Understanding This Could Help You

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Helpful explanation and clearly written.

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Sargent Shriver, Peace Corps Founder, Dies (Video)

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RIP

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Definitive Alzheimers Disease Test

You often hear Alzheimer's caregivers say that family members or friends don't believe that their loved one is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Should this come as a surprise?...

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By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Religion: A Collaboration Between Neuroscience and Theology at Boston University

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He had seen “religion bring solace in the face of a devastating neurological condition.”...

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They Call Me Doctor Poop

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Now for a confession. This entire poop problem was caused by lax caregiving on my part...I decided this calls for drastic measures. Its time for the Atomic bomb...

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Confessions of an Alzheimer's Caregiver

True confession from an Alzheimer's activist, wife, caregiver.

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To be a caregiver isn’t an easy task. I am sure anyone reading this forum knows that by now. However, the issues aren’t just the actual ‘taking care.’ In addition to the difficulties of care giving, I think many of us struggle with the emotional issues of guilt and frustration, and, quite truthfully, never really knowing if we are doing the right thing...

Original content Carol Blackwell, the Alzheimer's Reading Room Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

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Generic Aricept (Donepezil) Clarification

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It is clear that people are looking for clear, concise information on Generic Aricept. We had more than 10,000 visitors coming in from search engines like Google looking for information in the last thirty days.

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60 Minutes Glaxo Whistle Blower Lawsuit Bad Medicine (Video, Text)

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Of all the things that you trust every day, you want to believe your prescription medicine is safe and effective. The pharmaceutical industry says that it follows the highest standards for quality....

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